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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) For a justification other than a class justification specified in FAR 6.304(c), Table 806.304–1 provides the authorities who may approve a justification:
Table 806.304.1 |
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Proposed contract amount |
Approving authority |
Alternate approving authority |
|
(1) |
Not exceeding $500,000 |
The contracting officer, as provided in FAR 6.304(a)(1) |
Not applicable. |
(2) |
Over $500,000 but not exceeding $10 million |
Contracting Activity Competition Advocate (see 806.501(b) and (c)) unless that Advocate is the contracting officer |
The Agency Competition Advocate (see 806.501(a)). |
(3) |
Over $10 million but not exceeding $50 million |
Agency Competition Advocate |
Not applicable. |
(4) |
Over $50 million |
Senior Procurement Executive (see 802.100) |
Not applicable. |
(b) For class justifications specified in FAR 6.304(c), the contracting officer must obtain the approval of the Agency Competition Advocate for all proposed justifications with an estimated value of up to $50 million. The contracting officer must obtain the approval of the SPE for all proposed justifications with an estimated value of more than $50 million.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.806.304 Approval of the justification - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-48-federal-acquisition-regulations-system/cfr-48-806-304/
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